Want to fully enjoy your weekend in Nice? Whether you’re a music enthusiast, theater lover, or cultural explorer, check out our selection of must-see events from Friday, February 7 to Sunday, February 9, 2025.
Nice is a city where cultural vibrancy never wanes, and every weekend is a new opportunity to marvel, entertain, and share unique moments. Whether you’re looking for thrilling experiences, laughter, or artistic discoveries, the azure city is brimming with outing ideas for every taste.
Friday, February 7, 2025
The Raoul Mille Library hosts a poetic expression workshop with Rospigliosi Cristiana, an Italian French-speaking poet. From 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, participants will work on their writings to explore and find a poetic rhythm. The workshop will be accompanied by a presentation of works from foreign cultures, offering a glimpse into the richness and diversity of poetic expressions worldwide.
At another library, the Camille Claudel – Pasteur, the Friday Games for children aged 6 and up await you. Children and families can choose a game from those available for free. Librarians are present to explain the rules and introduce new games, ensuring a moment of fun and conviviality. The games will start at 4:30 PM and end at 5:30 PM.
At 7:00 PM, the ” Harp Concert: At Your Fingertips ” will take place at L’ARTISTIQUE, in the Ferrero space. The concert, organized by L’Association Com & Art, introduces this instrument through a repertoire mainly composed of film music reprises, adapted and arranged by Scarlett Khoury as covers. The ticket price is €15 per person.
Want a magical show? Or a sumptuous dinner? Why not both at the same time! That’s the unique experience offered by the Opéra de Nice during these two exceptional evenings from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM. For the eyes and ears: over twenty music and choreographic scenes featuring Verdi, Bizet, Rossini, and even Sinatra. For the palate: a refined meal designed by chef Jean-Claude Brugel, Meilleur Ouvrier de France and President of Les Disciples Escoffier. Special effects, acrobatics, and other surprises await in this true artistic and culinary journey.
At the Lino Ventura Theater, at 8:00 PM, Gringe, a rapper and multifaceted artist, returns in 2025. Following his first solo album, certified Gold Record “Enfant Lune” (2018), the release of his book “Together We Bark in Silence” (2020), and numerous film appearances, the artist will be returning to the stage with a tour across France.
Nominated for the GRAMMY Awards, critically acclaimed artists EarthGang is rooted in the desire to take the entire world on a journey where music is used as a global vehicle to explore relevant themes of society and self; the conflict between tradition and modernity, religion and enlightenment, music and masculinity. Catch them at the Stockfish space at 8:00 PM.
Saturday, February 8, 2025
At the Jules Chéret Museum of Fine Arts, an exhibition dedicated to Raoul Dufy will present a large selection of works, from the beginnings of his career when he followed the path opened by Cézanne, to the mature paintings in his inimitable style. It will also highlight his work in engraving, textiles, and ceramics. An immersion into the world of an artist resolutely celebrating the miracle of imagination. Guided tours will take place from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM in French and in English from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
From 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, at the Raoul Mille Library, meet Anne Brogini, University Professor of Modern and Contemporary History, who will discuss the galleys of the Order of Malta. The flagship of the Maltese armada during the corsair century (1580-1680), the galleys were excessively costly floating prisons, unfit for long voyages, high seas, and rough weather, representing only a tiny part of the Knights of Malta’s fleet. Yet, despite their small number, it was on them that the Knights of Malta founded their enduring reputation as corsairs in the Mediterranean. A not-to-be-missed exclusive encounter for history enthusiasts.
Still at the Raoul Mille Library, but this time from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM, you’ll have the opportunity to meet Camille Prioux and Clémence Forin, doctoral students at the Scientific Center of Monaco. The topic will be Red Coral, a forgotten treasure in the Mediterranean. Red coral, an emblematic species of the Mediterranean Sea, has long been coveted for its characteristic red skeleton, prized in jewelry. Today, it faces new threats related to human presence, particularly due to climate change affecting seawater temperature. A research team from the Scientific Center of Monaco will share their knowledge and discoveries during this conference.
Among celebrities, you’ll find Chilla. With unparalleled songwriting skills and a sense of melody, she has emerged in recent years as one of the leading female figures in the French rap scene. After two projects (MŪN and EGO), she returns for a new tour, making a stop at Frigo 16 on February 8 at 8:00 PM!
At the Stockfish space, Malik Djoudi will be present from 8:00 PM. The singer has honed his style over three beautiful albums: “Un” (2017), “Tempéraments” (2019), nominated for “Revelation Album of the Year” at the 2020 Victoires de la Musique, and his latest “Troie,” a collection characterized by its classic pop and refined electro touches, evoking both Sébastien Tellier and James Blake. Continuing to bypass the codes of pop, with a concise, no-frills grammar, Malik Djoudi writes songs that touch us and accompany our daily lives for a sweeter existence.
Finally, the famous comedian Malik Bentalha invites you to the Palais Nikaïa at 8:30 PM for his new show: Nouveau Monde.
Sunday, February 9, 2025
Want to introduce your children to the joys of skating? From 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, parents and children aged 2 to 8 years old can enjoy this family activity around a fun and engaging course! Tunnels, cones, and other obstacles will be the means to combine learning with the discovery of gliding! Skates, sleds, and all the necessary equipment for the “perfect little skater” are available at the Jean Bouin Ice Rink.
Starting from 3:30 PM, the Nice City Harmony Orchestra will perform at the Basilica of Notre-Dame. Its main mission is to offer public and free concerts to the public every Sunday afternoon.
Finally, the Cinémathèque offers the opportunity to watch two films: “An Air of Family” and “Mulholland Drive“. The movie will be screened at 1:15 PM. “An Air of Family” tells the story of the Menard family, who gather weekly at the café run by Henri. One evening, on the occasion of Yolande the daughter-in-law’s birthday, an incident disrupts their usual routine.
“Mulholland Drive,” by David Lynch, immerses us in a story where a violent car accident saves a woman from her pursuers. Disoriented, the beautiful woman retreats into an unoccupied home. The next day, Betty arrives at Los Angeles airport. An actress, she has plans to become a star, and her aunt, away on a shoot, lends her the apartment. The screening will be available at 3:15 PM.